Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy?

papz · 07-22-2014, 05:50 PM

For months I've pondered how good is this 2014 New Orleans Saints roster. Is it better than any in the Dome Patrol era? Is it better than the 2009 Super Bowl-winning roster? Is it better than the 2011 team (a roster that was more talented than the Super Bowl XLIV championship squad but lost in the divisional round of the playoffs at San Francisco)?

The answer to all of the above questions is a resounding yes.

Former Saints quarterback Archie Manning agrees, saying recently: "On paper they look as good as they have ever been."

So does Curtis Lofton.

"This is by far one of the best teams I've ever played on," the Saints' starting middle linebacker said last week.

The 2013 Saints had a couple of glaring weaknesses, though they advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs, which was about as good as expected, before losing at Seattle.

Read more: Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy? | Larry Holder | NOLA.com

Danno · 07-22-2014, 07:00 PM

There are typically about 10 teams every year with superbowl talent. So they all have about a 10% shot of winning it.

The 18-1 Pats were probably the most talented team we've seen in 20 years, and they lost the superbowl.

saintsfan1976 · 07-22-2014, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

There are typically about 10 teams every year with superbowl talent. So they all have about a 10% shot of winning it.

The 18-1 Pats were probably the most talented team we've seen in 20 years, and they lost the superbowl.

With the league's best coach.

joker-saint · 07-23-2014, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

With the league's best coach.

I think that is debatable. When you get a chance compare his coaching stats to SP. You will find that SP is on track to pass him in most stats. The only thing that is missing is a few more superbowls, and some NFC championships. It's actually quite impressive when you look at it. Any team would kill to have SP as there coach right now. He is running a hot hand and all of the other coaches know that. That is the reason why they are going to prep extra hard for the saints this year. Watch, some teams that won't be expected to do much against them will actually come pretty close, if not not succeed in defeating them. Let's hope the saints don't get big heads this year.

The Dude · 07-22-2014, 07:19 PM

Depends on too many variables. Doesn't matter how much talent you have. Injuries and even luck can make or break a Super Bowl team.

I like our chances though! Before the season starts since it is basically a level playing field as far as injuries go I think we are ahead of most!

We have even been getting a lot of respect nationally. Every team on our schedule is not looking forward to playing us that is for sure.

joker-saint · 07-23-2014, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Depends on too many variables. Doesn't matter how much talent you have. Injuries and even luck can make or break a Super Bowl team.

I like our chances though! Before the season starts since it is basically a level playing field as far as injuries go I think we are ahead of most!

We have even been getting a lot of respect nationally. Every team on our schedule is not looking forward to playing us that is for sure.

Can you provide links to what other teams are saying about the saint?

SmashMouth · 07-22-2014, 09:48 PM

Lombardi Gras is coming!

FinSaint · 07-22-2014, 10:48 PM

I think that there are still some big question marks surrounding the center position for one, and the depth at some other positions does make me worry about what will happen if the starter goes down with an injury (i.e. LT).

Still, the Saints do have the talent on both sides of the ball, and the sidelines, to be one of the favorites going into the season.

AsylumGuido · 07-23-2014, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I think that there are still some big question marks surrounding the center position for one, and the depth at some other positions does make me worry about what will happen if the starter goes down with an injury (i.e. LT).

Still, the Saints do have the talent on both sides of the ball, and the sidelines, to be one of the favorites going into the season.

The is far less of a question at center as there was last year. De la Peunta was a liability. He was far too undersized. Goodwin has proven himself and will be fine. If Lelito beats him out then that means Lelito is even better. I am not concerned about center at all.

hagan714 · 07-23-2014, 07:07 AM

horse before the cart. but i will bite

playoffs i can see but that is where i stop for now.

biggest question is: Will the saints have a kicking game that Sean will trust. 3's are huge in the playoffs. the deeper you get into the playoffs the bigger they become.

remember all the TD in our super bowl year? sure but

G. Hartley 3/3 47 2/2 11

not to mention how huge he was in getting us there in the playoffs

granted we all wanted to run him out of town by season end but he stepped up huge in the playoffs

SP knows 3s are big in the playoffs but will he find the kicker that gives him the warm fuzzies to settle to set up a field goal first before taking the shots into the end zone

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,653	Re: Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy? There are typically about 10 teams every year with superbowl talent. So they all have about a 10% shot of winning it. The 18-1 Pats were probably the most talented team we've seen in 20 years, and they lost the superbowl. saintsfan1976, 73Saint and CoreyO like this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,555 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy? Originally Posted by Danno There are typically about 10 teams every year with superbowl talent. So they all have about a 10% shot of winning it. The 18-1 Pats were probably the most talented team we've seen in 20 years, and they lost the superbowl. With the league's best coach. jeanpierre likes this.

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joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Re: Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 With the league's best coach. I think that is debatable. When you get a chance compare his coaching stats to SP. You will find that SP is on track to pass him in most stats. The only thing that is missing is a few more superbowls, and some NFC championships. It's actually quite impressive when you look at it. Any team would kill to have SP as there coach right now. He is running a hot hand and all of the other coaches know that. That is the reason why they are going to prep extra hard for the saints this year. Watch, some teams that won't be expected to do much against them will actually come pretty close, if not not succeed in defeating them. Let's hope the saints don't get big heads this year.

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joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Re: Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy? Originally Posted by The Dude Depends on too many variables. Doesn't matter how much talent you have. Injuries and even luck can make or break a Super Bowl team. I like our chances though! Before the season starts since it is basically a level playing field as far as injuries go I think we are ahead of most! We have even been getting a lot of respect nationally. Every team on our schedule is not looking forward to playing us that is for sure. Can you provide links to what other teams are saying about the saint?

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,420	Re: Yes, New Orleans Saints have Super Bowl-caliber talent. But will it result in Lombardi Trophy? Originally Posted by FinSaint I think that there are still some big question marks surrounding the center position for one, and the depth at some other positions does make me worry about what will happen if the starter goes down with an injury (i.e. LT). Still, the Saints do have the talent on both sides of the ball, and the sidelines, to be one of the favorites going into the season. The is far less of a question at center as there was last year. De la Peunta was a liability. He was far too undersized. Goodwin has proven himself and will be fine. If Lelito beats him out then that means Lelito is even better. I am not concerned about center at all.

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